Sage is a large family in the vanilla plant world, but also an indispensable plant in the garden, sage scientific name salvia, in Latin has the meaning of salvation and healing, indicating that people have long begun to medicinal sage, in addition, some sage can be eaten as a dish, and some are mainly ornamental.
Sage is often used to impersonate lavender for two reasons: one is that lavender has a short flowering period and needs to be used to fill the flowerless period of the manor; the other is that lavender is less adaptable, only Xinjiang Ili is more suitable for planting, and it is easy to feed other places. In contrast, sage is very adaptable and has a long flowering period that is suitable for ornamentation.
Sage species
There are many varieties of sage, some of which can be eaten as a dish, some that can be used for tea and medicinal purposes, and some that are ornamental. Let me introduce you to some horticultural varieties:
Sky blue sage
The more common varieties in China are very good to raise, but the erectity is poor and needs to be pruned frequently, otherwise it will be "crooked from east to west".
The Jewel of the Vermilion Summer
A very beautiful series, there are red, white, pink, purple four colors, recommended pink sage, full of girlish heart.
Fruit sage
The leaves have a fruity taste and are also a relatively common variety.
Red-lipped sage
Very beautiful variety, sometimes called cherry sage, because its red color is very endearing.
Conservation of sage
1. Lighting
Most sages prefer a well-lit environment, preferably raised on outdoor land, if potted, prefer a south-facing terrace, the environment with insufficient light will cause the plant to grow, and even diseases and insect pests.
2. Water
Spring and autumn growth period adhere to the "no dry no watering, one time watering" principle, winter according to the seedling conditions, outdoor can be cut off, indoor can reduce watering.
3. Spend the summer
The northern summer is hot and the water evaporates quickly, so sage should be watered in time to avoid sun death. Southern summer is rainy, sage should avoid rain, otherwise in the humid and hot environment, the root system is easy to rot and die.
4. Wintering
Sage is relatively hardy, but the degree of hardiness varies between different species, so understand it before choosing a variety.
Pests and diseases and cuttings
1. Pests and diseases
Sage diseases and insect pests are few, can always be prepared with bacteriocin and fungicide prevention, insect pests are generally snails, slugs, can be caught after discovery.
2. Cuttings
(1) Select healthy branches and cut them into small branches with a pair of leaves;
(2) Insert small branches into the moist vermiculite;
(3) Place a well-ventilated semi-shaded environment to keep the soil moist and take root in a week or so;
(4) After rooting, place a bright place and take care of it normally.